Chairperson Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

ROLL CALL:

Present: Chairperson Peterson and Commissioner Williamson.

Absent: Commissioner Leonard.

Staff: Civil Service Secretary Carrie Snowden, City Clerk Paula Swisher and Interim Police Chief Alex Hawley.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Chairperson Peterson opened for consideration approval of the Civil Service Commission minutes of November 1st, 2023. Motion: Approve the meeting minutes from November 1, 2023. Moved by Commissioner Peterson, Seconded by Commissioner Williamson. Motion Carried.

OLD BUSINESS:

Chairperson Peterson asked Chief Hawley about the mission statement and the status, Chief Hawley mentioned that we will be discussing that later in the meeting. Chief Hawley gave an update regarding the department, shared that Coffee with the Cops that was held in December 2023 was a success and the next event will be in March 2024. Chairperson Peterson asked for clarification regarding the Oral board questions, lateral vs. new entry, there was discussion between the Chief and commissioners.

NEW BUSINESS:

Chairperson Peterson opened for consideration approval of the Oral Board Certification List dated February 2024. Motion: Approve the Oral Board Certification list dated February 2024. Moved by Commissioner Williamson, Seconded by Commissioner Peterson. Motion Carried.

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:

City Clerk Swisher stated that Kaitlyn Windus will be confirmed to the commission at the February 13^th council meeting upon Commissioner Steve Leonard's resignation due to retiring from City of Seattle Police Department. Chairperson Peterson asked City Clerk Swisher about the search for a new Police Chief- she stated that the position has not been opened up or advertised due to the Mayor and Chief Hawley wanting to have the department operating smoothly and at full staff. Chairperson Peterson thanked Chief Hawley for all his hard work.

City Clerk Swisher spoke about the Civil Service Rules and Regulations and how they need to be updated. Chief Hawley has reviewed the rules and regulations that are currently in place and found they don't actually apply to Brier. The rules and regulations will need to be revised with help of the City Attorney and City Clerk Swisher. The new draft will be presented to the Commissioners at a later date.

There was discussion regarding the mission statement for the commission, City Clerk Swisher stated that we don't necessarily need one for the commission but if the commission would like to have one, it can be placed on the front page of the new rules and regulations document.

ADJOURNMENT:

Chairperson Peterson declared the meeting adjourned at 7:34 PM.